Rosemary Powner

Rosemary Pascarella Powner, 83, of Kissimmee, Florida, stepped into the presence of our Lord on October 18, 2016 holding the hand of her beloved husband. Rosemary was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on March 28, 1933. She is survived by her loving husband, Matt, daughters Linda Stepanski and Lydia McClintock, son Bret Powner, granddaughters Kristine Stepanski, Denise (Stepanski) Smith, Brittany Vincente, and grandson Bret M. Powner in addition to two great-grandchildren. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents Robert Pascarella and Margaret Dwyer Pascarella; brothers Robert Pascarella, Richard Pascarella, and Frank Pascarella; sisters Margaret Bremner and Anita Vandenbord. Rosemary recently celebrated her 62nd wedding anniversary with her “one and only” Matt. Everyone knew them as Matt and Rosie and their love was a testament to Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 – “two are better than one”. At their 50th wedding anniversary renewal of vows they attributed the longevity of their marriage to their faith in God. Sharing a cup of tea and conversation while holding hands remained one of their favorite ways to spend time together throughout their marriage. Their commitment to one another endured from the night they met and they shared that they both knew from that moment they were meant to be together. They loved music and dancing and spending time with their close friends. Rosemary loved welcoming family and friends into their home and was an amazing hostess at holiday gatherings over the years. Rosemary loved all things bright and beautiful and her eye for color quickly turned a house into a warm and welcoming home. She loved to sit outside with her Matt in the evenings as they watched the sun set over their beautifully landscaped yard filled with blooms of color and plants they had tended together. She and Matt loved nature and were avid eagle nest observers. Rosemary loved to read and could finish a book in a day. She passed her love of reading onto her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading the Psalms and other Scripture daily seeking comfort and guidance. She spent many hours filling her home with music while singing along to praise and worship songs. She also spent countless hours creating original gift designs filled with personalized meaning for her children, grandchildren and others. She expressed her love for her family through creating memories and time spent together – whether high tea at the Grand Floridian, sitting beside a peaceful lake in Celebration eating ice cream, picking up seashells at Amelia Island or a simple game played together at the dining room table with her faithful Bichon dog “Baby” at her feet. Rosemary brought beauty and laughter into everything she did and always had a listening ear for anyone that needed it. She was a powerful prayer warrior and had a personal relationship with her Lord lifting others up in prayer on a daily basis. She loved her many long conversations with her nieces, cousin and sister-in-law. She was a loyal friend who was always there when you needed her. She was described as a sweet and gentle soul by many. Rosemary’s warm and loving presence will be missed by all who were blessed to know her. Please join her family in honoring her memory by treasuring each and every moment of life. Create experiences with those you love, take time to call, always say “I love you” and forever hold them close to your heart. A private cremation has been arranged by the family. A memorial and celebration of life will be held for Rosemary on Saturday, November 5 at 11 a.m. at 119 Venice Lane Kissimmee FL. A mass will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Friday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m. located at 25 Wilkins Road SW in Winder, GA. The family will hold a reception and gathering immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall. Please contact the family for additional details.

Rosemary Powner

March 28, 1933 - October 18, 2016